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Project...Kahuna 66 cj6

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by bkd, May 11, 2007.

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  1. cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

    Jim, maybe double blue tape the areas that the jigsaw will see so it don't mar the alum,, to make a nicer cut and run the saw on a clamped straight edge. just trying to keep your 6 looking so good ,if it was mine,,,,,,,,,,, I'd use a skill saw on that . then a little Mothers polish or Wenol and blind them senseless.if you don't go with the polished look ,maybe old skool ,scotch bright ,disc swirl .


    those suckers will get hot though ,,,,,,alum is a great heat sink
     
    cj6/442, Apr 5, 2010
    #601
  2. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    yea thinking I could cut the long straight sections with my wormdrive then finish up the curved areas with the jig saw.....figure I'll polish them up to start.
    Good advice on the tape, probably use some newspaper as well
    Jim
     
    bkd, Apr 5, 2010
    #602
  3. cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

    with the skill saw , eye gouging chips of alum will be everywhere ,,,,,always wear protection......a friendly service reminder.
     
    cj6/442, Apr 5, 2010
    #603
  4. Patrick

    Patrick Super Moderator Staff Member

    Actually, those suckers won't get very hot, compared to other materials, because aluminum is a great heat sink.;)
     
    Patrick, Apr 5, 2010
    #604
  5. HeavyIron

    HeavyIron Member 2024 Sponsor

    I've got a friend that used a plasma cutter on some thin aluminum diamond plate. It worked extremely well.
     
    HeavyIron, Apr 6, 2010
    #605
  6. Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    Looks great so far, Jim.
     
    Posimoto, Apr 6, 2010
    #606
  7. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    I cut the door skins out useing a jig saw with a metal blade. Covering the aluminum with newspaper and tape worked great to protect it from scratches. I used a flap wheel on my 4" grinder to smooth and finish the edges
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    After drilling out all the holes I used button head stainless bolts to secure the skins to the frames
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    they work great, guess the biggest worry will be them getting stolen :rofl:......I'd like to figure out a way to mount a cup holder and maybe a storage pocket to the inside, future project :)
    Jim
    edit......I ran out of mothers polish so I'll work on shining them up more when I can pick up somemore
     
    bkd, Apr 6, 2010
    #607
  8. cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

    look great jim, you know those WILL find a way onto my rig at some time ...........
     
    cj6/442, Apr 6, 2010
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  9. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    have to beat them up a bit first :rofl:
     
    bkd, Apr 6, 2010
    #609
  10. cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

    don't worry ,I take care of that for U.:)
     
    cj6/442, Apr 6, 2010
    #610
  11. bkd jr.

    bkd jr. Back From Beyond

    You gotta fight me for it :)
     
    bkd jr., Apr 6, 2010
    #611
  12. jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

    I like 'em...
    'course, I like bling anyway
     
    jpflat2a, Apr 7, 2010
    #612
  13. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    leaving for a 4 day jeep trek in 10 days so decided to make my jerry can racks. I didn't want to spend a lot on these so I used materials I had on hand. I started with some electricians strut
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    I cut it down so I ended up with a U shape w/ 3/4" returns. I notched it at the end and welded some half inch angle that the bottom of the can would sit in
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    I welded a threaded union at the top so I'd have a means of tightening it down
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    I made a angled hold down and bent a bolt to secure to the union
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    the supports for my rack are angled a bit so I notched them at the bottom and fitted the can rack into them to get the whole setup level and straight
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    just need to finish painting and I'll have one more project scratched from the list!......I had to buy the threaded unions and the 5/16"x5" bolts, grand total into the project....$4 and change :)
    Jim
     
    bkd, Apr 19, 2010
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  14. willys59cj5

    willys59cj5 Sponsor

    Nice job Jim. Hoping all is well on the job front for you.
     
    willys59cj5, Apr 19, 2010
    #614
  15. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    thanks Ryan....still hunting but nothing yet
    Jim
     
    bkd, Apr 20, 2010
    #615
  16. Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    I know a lot of people do the gerry can thing. I look at it like you are strapping a couple of potential bombs on the side of your Jeep. I met a guy on a Rubicon trail maint. project who was lucky to escape with his life. He was down in the SoCal desert and had the shoulder give way on a cut road. He rolled off the side several times, the gerry can was crushed and sent a spray of fuel everywhere. Just something to be aware of, not trying to rain on anyones parade.
     
    Posimoto, Apr 20, 2010
    #616
  17. jeep peep69

    jeep peep69 Member

    jim don't let the bottom lip of the can be supported by the angle iron it will rub a hole in it in a hurry .use a piece of heater hose or something rubber make contact with the can.
     
    jeep peep69, Apr 20, 2010
    #617
  18. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    I remember you saying that :(....if I'm not carrying it there then its inside the tub....not sure there's a good choice, what would be my options?, or is there a way to make my setup better?

    the lip sits on the angle, but the angle doesn't make contact with the bottom of the can.......that should work, correct?
    Jim
     
    bkd, Apr 20, 2010
    #618
  19. Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    Just be cautious. How much extra gas do you really need? If yoou are camped for a few days, leave the cans in camp and re-fill you tank when in camp. I wouldn't carry them on any gnarly trail where there is a chance of rolling. And really, I'd bet that most rollovers are pretty un-expected anyway. People have been using cans mounted like yours for many years, I just think you should be aware of the risks. It's really the lack of protection for the cans that creates the problem.
     
    Posimoto, Apr 20, 2010
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  20. jeep peep69

    jeep peep69 Member

    piece of hose on it is cheap insurance plus it stops some of the rattles they will make hanging there
     
    jeep peep69, Apr 20, 2010
    #620
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